Newcastle National School, Athenry, reached another milestone in its development when , on the 14th of September 2018, its new Infant Playground and New Classroom were officially blessed and opened.

The colourful buntings added to the festive event

Parents and grandparents attended the celebrations.

A view of the new infant playground 

The school’s anthem 

Pupils waiting for the ceremony to begin

Ms. Breda Murphy, Principal, welcomed everyone to the festive occasion

The pupils sing the school’s anthem

Rev. Brendan Kilcoyne P.P., began the blessing ceremony

Pupils listening attentively to the Readings

The new Junior Infants who will enjoy their new playground

A prayer of the faithful from Junior Infants

A prayer of the faithful from Senior Infants

A prayer of the faithful from First Class

A prayer of the faithful from Second Class

A prayer of the faithful from Third Class

A prayer of the faithful from Fourth Class

A prayer of the faithful from Fifth and Sixth Classes

After Fr. Kilcoyne blessed the new state of the art prefabricated classroom, a Third Class pupil cut the ribbon to officially open it.  

Pupils, Staff and Guests watch the opening of the new prefabricated classroom.

Pupils, Staff and Guests watch the opening of the new prefabricated classroom.

After Fr. Kilcoyne blessed the new Infants’ Playground, the youngest Junior Infant  cut the ribbon to officially open it. 

Fr. Kilcoyne and Ms. Murphy chatted with the pupils and parents after the opening.

Pupils were delighted with the new additions to their school campus

Pupils,parents and staff members at the opening

A view of the new Infant playground

Mr. Gerry Ahern (Chairperson of the B.O.M.) and the Rev. Brendan Kilcoyne P.P. enjoying a cuppa after the Openings